By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Discussion board and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the federal government and other people of Kwara State over the lethal terrorist assaults that claimed no less than 162 lives within the villages of Woro and Nuku.
In an announcement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a tragic and unlucky act during which harmless and law-abiding residents had been brutally murdered whereas going about their lawful actions.
The governor condemned the reported concentrating on of residents who allegedly refused to undertake Sharia legislation, noting that houses and retailers had been burnt whereas a number of folks had been kidnapped by the attackers, who’re believed to be affiliated with Boko Haram.
He described the act as most horrendous, stressing that Nigeria stays a secular state that respects freedom of faith.
Abiodun known as on legislation enforcement companies to trace down the perpetrators and guarantee they’re prosecuted to the fullest extent of the legislation, insisting that Nigerians need to reside with out worry of mindless violence.
He stated: “On behalf of myself and my colleagues within the Southern Governors’ Discussion board, I categorical our deepest condolences over the dastardly terror assault in Kwara State, during which jihadists murdered harmless folks in chilly blood.
“That is mindless violence that should be nipped within the bud. We urge the safety companies to accentuate their operations in opposition to the perpetrators of this horrible incident and produce them to guide.
“They have to by no means get away with this. They should be hunted down and handled severely.
“We commiserate with His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, and the folks of Kwara State over this tragic incident.
“We hope justice shall be served whereas the safety companies do every part inside their energy to make sure that the slaughter of harmless residents involves an finish.”
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